Assistant Attorney General - Department for Children & Families

State of Vermont • Waterbury, VT

22h

About The Position

The Vermont Office of the Attorney General, Department for Children and Families, Family Services Legal Division, has an immediate opening for an energetic and talented full-time Assistant Attorney General who will be responsible for representing the Department for Children and Families before the Human Services Board.

Requirements

• Candidates must be a member in good standing of the Vermont bar, or eligible to waive in.
• Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be capable of working as part of a team.
• Candidates must be willing to travel and work independently, but within the structure of a government legal team.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to applicants with three years of relevant experience, especially in Vermont, but newly admitted attorneys are welcome to apply.
• Self-reliance, IT skills and knowledge of state and federal mental health law, regulations and policies are a plus.

Responsibilities

• litigating Family Division cases before the Vermont Superior Courts
• representing the Department in administrative appeals before the Human Services Board
• contract review
• related administrative legal work
• training family service workers in all aspects of the litigation process

Benefits

• top-notch health care plan
• generous sick and annual leave
• employer contribution to pension plans
• flexible workplace arrangements in accordance with applicable policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed